Awareness, Education, Advocacy + EQUALITY
The Foundation of the NLA (Foundation) added “Equality” as one of our core values on June 3, 2020. In light of the social injustice sweeping black communities across the country, and acknowledging a...
View ArticleShopping List for Heart Healthy Eating on a Budget
The Foundation of the National Lipid Association (NLA), as well as other health organizations such as the American Heart Association (AHA) recommend choosing heart-healthy foods in your everyday meal...
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Pregnancy and Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke
By Anandita Agarwala MD, Anne Goldberg MD, Robert Wild MD, MPH, PhD Heart Disease and Women Heart disease and strokes are the leading cause of death in women in the United States1. Symptoms of both...
View ArticleSupport for the HEART Act
July 29, 2020 On July 9, 2020 the Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments (HEART) Act, a proposed bill to strengthen the review of rare disease treatments, was introduced by Representatives Paul...
View ArticleThank you to our 2020 Donors
2020 tested our communities and proved that we are stronger and more impactful together. The Foundation of the National Lipid Association is dedicated to providing resources to help patients and their...
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FAQs about Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scores
By Daniel Soffer, MD, FNLA and Nataliya Pyslar, MD What is a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Score?It is a test result from a specialized computerized tomography (CT) scan of the heart, referred to as a...
View ArticleWhich beverages are good for you?
Vishnu Priya Pulipati, MD and Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RDN, FNLA, CLS Have you ever gone into a store looking for a beverage and been overwhelmed by the many options available? With so many choices,...
View ArticleWhat’s the deal with dietary supplements for heart health?
Supplements are not a replacement for a healthy diet, statin medication, and physical activity. Speak with your doctor and/or registered dietitian/nutritionist about the quality, safety, and...
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